West Park is a city located in Broward County Florida. West Park has a 2024 population of 15,111. West Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,102 in 2020.
The average household income in West Park is $76,465 with a poverty rate of 15.93%. The median age in West Park is 34.8 years: 34.1 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,921 | 45.91% |
| White | 4,307 | 28.57% |
| Two or more races | 2,959 | 19.63% |
| Other race | 674 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,628 | 3.24 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 1,759 | 3.97 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 1,319 | 1.51 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 1,115 | 4.15 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Male | 435 | 3.16 | 49 | 51 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,298 | 12.35% |
| Associates Degree | 989 | 9.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,079 | 10.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 534 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 3,217 | 30.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 813 | 7.73% |
| Some College | 2,584 | 24.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,792 | 3,640 | 870 |
| Black | 4,585 | 3,809 | 602 |
| 2+ Races | 2,179 | 1,622 | 579 |
| White | 1,131 | 955 | 141 |
| Other Race | 527 | 316 | 96 |
| Native American | 105 | 66 | 0 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,116 | $32,207 | $58,025 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,144 | $50,787 | $60,652 |
| High School Graduate | $29,682 | $36,169 | $18,913 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,115 | $29,564 | $21,563 |
| Overall | $33,141 | $35,573 | $30,138 |
| Some College | $34,764 | $35,690 | $32,041 |
$33,141
Average Earnings
$35,573
Average Male
$30,138
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.03% of West Park residents speak only English, while 49.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,921 | 1,104 | 15.95% |
| Hispanic | 6,410 | 1,082 | 16.88% |
| Multiple | 2,959 | 574 | 19.4% |
| White | 1,650 | 162 | 9.82% |
| Other | 674 | 158 | 23.44% |
| Asian | 74 | 3 | 4.05% |
15.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.07%
Male Poverty Rate
15.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Park is Other, with 23.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Park is Asian, with 4.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.04% |
| High School | 16.35% |
| Some College | 13.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.94% |
| Male Employed | 12.94% |
| Female Employed | 9.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 1.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,527 | $80,596 |
| Households | $58,712 | $76,465 |
| Married Families | $62,868 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,943 | $48,613 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
333
Number of Veterans
309
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 153 |
| Vietnam | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 271 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 0.9% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 1.69% |
| White | 14 | 0.4% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.26%
Born in West Park
59.15%
Native Born
40.85%
Foreign Born
14.68%
Non Citizen
26.17%
Naturalized
59.15% of West Park residents were born in the United States, with 45.26% having been born in Florida. 14.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,123 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 15,120 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 15,118 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 15,116 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 15,113 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 15,111 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 15,109 | 97 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 15,012 | 34 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 14,978 | -124 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 15,102 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 15,111 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 15,097 | 35 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 15,062 | 94 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 14,968 | 122 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 14,846 | 141 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 14,705 | 92 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 14,613 | 112 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 14,501 | 158 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 14,343 | 247 | 1.75% |
| 2010 | 14,096 | 0 | 0% |